Distinquished Teaching Award

Description:
Those attributes which pertain to exemplary teaching are: knowledge of subject matter, organization of material; classroom performance; relationship with students; advising, counseling and recruiting students; contributions to teaching other than in the classroom; professional attitude; personal qualities.

Eligibilty:
Any full-time faculty member of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics is eligible to receive the award.

Nomination Deadline:
March 1

Nominations:
Alumni, students, or employees of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics may make a nomination. The nomination will be forwarded to the Dean's office accompanied by a minimum of documenting evidence, which will include:

• A listing of courses taught
• A statement concerning nominee's special contributions to the teaching profession
• A statement attesting to why the teacher should be considered for the award and what makes the person's teaching effort noteworthy at the time the award is to be presented A supporting statement from the nominee's immediate supervisor.

Recipient will receive:
A cash award and a medal

Mail letters of nomination to:
Awards Committee c/o
Dean, College of Agriculture and Home Economics
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3AG
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003

On-campus address:
MSC 3AG

Email:
Nomination letters attached to emails my be sent to The Dean's office.